Burning tires

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An anti-government protester stands near burning tires in central Bangkok, Thailand. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva launched a crackdown on a Bangkok protest after officially scrapping an offer to hold early elections this year.

An anti-government protester stands near burning tires in central Bangkok, Thailand. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva launched a crackdown on a Bangkok protest after officially scrapping an offer to hold early elections this year.